Finding a water mark on the ceiling is never a good moment. Neither is spotting a damp patch spreading across a wall, or worse, actually hearing water dripping somewhere in the loft. The first instinct is usually to look straight up and assume the roof above that exact spot is where the problem sits. That […]
Category Archives: Roof Styles
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Sep
Sep
Flat roofs get a bad reputation they don’t always deserve, especially across older properties in Greater Manchester where garages, extensions and outbuildings almost always carry some form of flat covering. Most of the horror stories about leaks and short lifespans come down to the wrong system being installed badly, not flat roofing itself being a […]
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Sep
Sep
Picking a new roof sounds simple until you actually start comparing options. Ask three different roofers what material suits your house and you’ll probably get three different answers, all sounding fairly convincing. That’s because pitched, tiled and slate roofing aren’t really competing for the same job. They suit different properties, different budgets, and sometimes very […]
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Aug
Aug
Roof battens are an important part of many roof systems. They provide support for roof tiles, slates, and other roof coverings. They also help keep the roof covering in the right place. Choosing the right roof battens is important because their size, spacing, and fixing can affect the strength and life of the roof. This […]